
Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil McGraw
Show overview
Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil has been publishing since 2019, and across the 7 years since has built a catalogue of 123 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 95 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence, with the show now in its 26th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 53 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. Roughly 38% of episodes carry an explicit flag from the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language True Crime show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 27 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 39 episodes published. Published by Dr. Phil McGraw.
From the publisher
Dr. Phil McGraw takes an in-depth look at true crime cases, mysteries and provides his in-depth analysis.
Latest Episodes
View all 123 episodesMother On Trial: Inside The Lindsay Clancy Case
Mother On Trial: Inside The Lindsay Clancy Case
Pamela Smart: Should She Get A New Trial?
Pamela Smart: Should She Get A New Trial?
Fatal Attraction: The Story of Jodi Arias
Fatal Attraction: The Story of Jodi Arias
Fatal Attraction: The Story of Jodi Arias
Inside The Gilgo Beach Murders
The Boy Who Never Came Home: The Case of Dylan Redwine
The Boy Who Never Came Home: The Case of Dylan Redwine
The Boy Who Never Came Home: The Case of Dylan Redwine
Deadly Spring Break: What Happened to Brittanee?
Deadly Spring Break: What Happened to Brittanee?
Deadly Spring Break: What Happened to Brittanee?
The Girl in the Box
The Girl in the Box
The Girl in the Box
The Staircase Mystery

S26 Ep 2The Staircase Mystery
One staircase death is tragic. Two linked to the same man? That demands a closer look. In Part 2, I examine the haunting parallels between Kathleen Peterson’s death and the earlier death of Elizabeth Ratliff, another woman found at the bottom of a staircase. I break down what these repeated circumstances mean from an investigative and psychological standpoint: patterns, motive, proximity, secrecy, and why juries do not hear a case like this in a vacuum. This is where The Staircase stops looking like a single incident and starts raising far bigger questions.Thank you to our sponsors that made this episode possible:*NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/Phil*Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/ to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S26 Ep 1The Staircase Mystery
In this episode of Mystery and Murder: Analysis by Dr. Phil, Dr. Phil takes a deep dive into the infamous The Staircase case and the mysterious death of Kathleen Peterson. What began as Michael Peterson’s claim that his wife suffered a tragic fall quickly became one of the most debated true crime cases in America. Dr. Phil analyzes the disturbing blood evidence, Michael Peterson’s statements, the psychological pressure of living a double life, possible motive, and the credibility issues that shaped the jury’s verdict. He also breaks down why this case continues to divide the public, from the media spotlight and courtroom spectacle to the defense strategy and the questions that still haunt this staircase death. Before the owl theory, before the Alford plea, and before the case became a cultural obsession, Dr. Phil examines the red flags that made investigators ask one critical question: was Kathleen Peterson’s death really an accident? Thank you to our sponsors that made this episode possible:*Don’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org/ to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.*Diabetes doesn’t wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: https://drphildiabetes.com/*NMLS 182334, https://nmlsconsumeraccess.org APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.196% for well qualified borrowers. Call 888-841-1319, for details about credit costs and terms. Or https://americanfinancing.net/Phil*ArKay Zero Proof is made so you can celebrate fully, feel your best, and never compromise. Try the zero-proof revolution at https://arkaybeverages.com/ Use code PHIL for 15% off your first beverage. ArKay gives you great flavor without the alcohol.ChapterDRGAmerican FinanceArkaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.